Alien

(Gore) YouTuber kaptainkristian summarizes the contribution of painter H.R. Giger to sci-fi and filmmaking. His sexual biomechanical design for the xenomorph is at once terrifying and beautiful, unique yet timeless in its appeal.

Counter656’s latest stop-motion romp features not only the creatures in the title, but a Sandtrooper and Boba Fett cruising in the Batmobile, and Darth Vader being devoured, among other crazy sights. The least plausible part? The Sandtrooper’s precise aim.

To celebrate 30 years since James Cameron’s classic Alien sequel, editor Zach Prewitt created this awesomely updated take on its trailer, which makes the 1986 film look as exciting as any big blockbuster on screen today, if not more so.

In celebration of Alien Day this week, Mondo and Middle of Beyond have teamed up to create some great Alien wear. Our favorite? This full-face knit acrylic ski mask with a facehugger wrapped around it. We’re so wearing this on the slopes next winter.

We’ve all been there – sitting at our desk at work bored by the mundane tasks ahead of us. Fortunately, there’s always some office supplies to keep us entertained. We can see this becoming a whole new video genre – office supply sweding.

In 1979, a line of 3.75″ Alien action figures were developed but never manufactured. Super 7 used prototypes and reference materials to recreate those toys, with matching retro packaging to boot. More awesome figures coming soon.

Prepare to jump out of your seat with this cinematic for the upcoming first-person horror game, which requires stealth, patience, and keen observational skills or you can expect to be ripped to shreds. Run ‘n gunners look elsewhere.

Alien: Isolation is a first-person survival game starring Amanda, Ellen Ripley’s daughter. While searching for her mom, Amanda’s main worry is a single xenomorph. Which if you think about it is more than anyone is expected to worry about.

The chestburster scene in Alien was one of the most disturbing and memorable movie moments ever. Stan Winston Studio’s creature designer Stephen Norrington dusts off his old puppet and shows it off. Without skin, it’s even more creepy.

Ridley Scott returns to science fiction, sending a team of explorers on a journey to discover the origins of mankind. Scott denies the film is an Alien prequel, but it takes place in the Alien universe.